Back where I started
7 Small Shawls: T - 83 days and counting down.
Today, for absolutely no reason, mind you, except for blind optimism and determination, I am feeling great about my ability to get all of my work finished when it needs to be done. Nothing changed between my hyperventilation episode of last night and this moment, but there you go. I think this is the same reason I have two kids instead of one. ;)
So today I am back up to, and beyond, the point at which I ripped so much back. It's so nice to be pulling yarn from the center of the ball again! Here it is, and it looks very similar.
I loved the overall idea, but thought the diamonds between spines were just too much. As you can (probably) see, the spines grow into diamonds, but in between is an uninterrupted field of garter stitch.
Also, I don't have yarnovers along the outside of the diamonds.
Much better. More elegant and simple. Yes. I like it! :)
And I think it's about time this shawl had a name, don't you? I admit to having had a name in mind all along for this one. Can you guess it? Leave your guess in a comment by Tuesday, October 12 - 12 midnight PST, and I'll randomly pick one of you to receive a shawl pin from Designs by Romi! How does this one look?
Go! Comment! :) And have a great weekend!
Labels: 7 Small Shawls
posted by Romi at 5:58 PM
88 Comments:
I'm going to say Electra, because her name means amber, similar to the beads and the yarn! =) Although, she is the "lost" sister, so I don't know if that bodes well for the shawl! =D
I'm liking Isosceles for the name... very geometrical. It's looking really good!
It reminds me of Sunshine, so... Sunshine?
I'll go with Alcyone. Pretty!
I am going with "forever" for the shawl pin - it's gorgeous! Glad you're liking the shawl design better too...it's turning out so nice!
Electra. Looking beautiful and great tip about ripping with beads.
Just Like Buttah!
Electra! This shawl meets the wikipedia description of that sister. I love it!
Sterope or Asterope would suit this one well!! It means "sun-face" (yellow yarn), "twinkling" (beads), and "stubborn" (your optimism about the pattern - and how quickly you bounced back after having ripped out so much work!).
Looks gorgeous so far - looking forward to seeing the finished product!
I'm going with Electra.
Its a gorgeous design - can't wait to see more of it.
Electra does seem like a likely candidate, but I'm going with Alcyone, the brightest in the group.
I'm going with Electra, and hoping for a ewe pin to go with my ram!
Electra!
Well it has to be one of the Pleiades, so I'm going to go with Taygete.
She was also the Cyrenian Doe with the Golden Horns (which was one of my favourite of the Labours of Hercules in Agatha Christie's take on the tasks).
The glittering and twinkling that the branches of beads create make me think of that story.
Going to be lovely any which way!
I think that it will be called Alcyone : D
- Denise (dlotter on ravelry/twitter)
Just to be different - Taygeta, because the colors remind me of Tagetes, genus of the marigolds.
I like Electra too - she's beautiful!
Hmmm? I do not know the stories so well and all the names suggested seem so BLUE except this Taygeta... It is the only one that could be golden.
As it has to be one of the Pleiades, I'm going with Sterope as it fits it så well - both the lightning, twinkling, sunface, but also the stubborn-face. All the diamonds, the colour and all the ripping back....
Yes, Sterope (or Asterope) it shall be
Taygete - "the doe with the golden horns..." but only because I am still holding out to use Elektra for that stunning pink yarn!
It has to be Electra. I was thinking it looks so happy so energetic.
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Alcyone is the brightest star of the group so that would be my choice.
I'm thinking Alcyone...
I like Sterope which means bright-faced.
Electra, of course!
I'm guessing Electra - gorgeous amber colours!
Alcyone - the brightest star
Electra! Definitely!
I say Elcetra fits my vision of this shawl.
The amber tells me she's Electra...
Hmm, I'm thinking Sterope.
Electra or else!
Hmmm...I'm thinking Electra, too. Love the pin.
Electra
Electra, just because
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend
Lynn
Alcyone, without a doubt!
Wish I could read minds....I'm going to repeat many other with Electra. Absolutely love the color/bead combo!
Taygeta because it's golden
Asterope or Sterope or Asterie-"of the starry sky" or "of the sun"
I think Alcyone should be the name. It is the brightest star in the Pleiades cluster. It's radius is 10 times that of our sun and has 2400 times the luminosity. All the gold yarn and amber beads - this shawl is pretty bright!
I'm guessing Electra as well. Looking fabulous as always!
Sometimes I really really really need to slow down and read before I comment...LOL! I thought you wanted a name for the shawl pin...*headdesk* so I'll re-enter and say "Taygete" as the shawl name. I promise to pay more attention Romi...LOL! :)
Yep, Electra is good. Can't wait.
Taygeta :)
I think that Electra suits this beauty. Can't wait for the pattern to be published!
Electra gets my vote too, for the amber
I'm torn between Electra (amber) and Taygete (golden horn) - but I'm voting for Electra!
Love the pin - even if I don't win :)
i am thinking Midas, but if you are sticking with the Pleiades, I like Taygete, who was turned into a doe, of which your color reminds me.
I gotta go with "Elektra". There is no other name that would symbolize the design and color you have chosen.
Cheers, Gwynne
Oh this is hard. Everyone's guess makes sense. I will go with Sterope or Asterope for the reasons already state.
Evelyn
Electra seems like a a good guess. Whatever the name, the shawl is intriguing.
I like Solaris...and all of the other guesses as well!
I vote for Elektra. Looking forward to seeing it!
I like Alycone - as the brightest star, it's fitting.
I like Taygete. Since she was the doe with the golden horns, the color and the diamonds seem to go with this to me. I've been following the shawls on Ravelry, but this is my first comment on your blog! I love the shawls.
I'm going to guess Taygete as well
I'm torn . . . either Taygete or Electra, but since Electra means "amber", that's my choice!
My guess is Asterope, because of the sunny, daisy-like colour Sorry for the frogging, but I really enjoyed learning the tip from the last post on ripping back with beads!
I also think that Electra would suit this shawl perfectly.
Well, after once again reviewing my mythology (a subject I just totally missed in school!!!) I will have to go with ELECTRA / ELECKRA with the "sunny, amber, and bight" qualities.
Thanks Romi. It is fun watching the shawl designs evolve!! Robin
I like Asterope
Jennifer (jwallace on ravelry)
Taygete -- for reasons already stated (golden horns, etc.), but also because of the connection with Artemis -- to me the diamonds resemble arrows, and the gold colorway is strong and fierce.
(spiralwomyn on ravelry)
Electra - of course what better shade to personify her.
Lovely shawl pin.
My guess is Electra as well. Looking forward to seeing the completed shawl!
Alcyone, because it will bring sunshine during winter :) and peace at xmas time
Wiki - "Ovid and Hyginus both also make the metamorphosis the origin of the etymology for "halcyon days", the seven days in winter when storms never occur. They state that these were originally the seven days each year (either side of the shortest day of the year) during which Alcyone (as a kingfisher) laid her eggs and made her nest on the beach and during which her father Aeolus, god of the winds, restrained the winds and calmed the waves so she could do so in safety. The phrase has since become a term used to describe a peaceful time generally."
Looks beautiful. My guess is 'Diamonds Are Forever'. Can't wait to see the finished shawl.
Amber, shining and bright - Electra is my guess.
I am going with Electra, because of the brightness of yarn color and those gorgeous amber beads!
Also going with Electra as it seems to make the most sense to me.
Electra!
I'm thinking Electra, also.
I like Elektra due to the color choice of your yarn and beads. It almost glows like a light.
Michelle Higgs
Alcyone
I choose Electra, the hottest burning star at approx 14,000 Kelvin and has a luminosity of 1225 Suns. Obviously, a bright and shiny beauty with sparkly beads is just the right thing to honor her.
I haven't a clue really...but everyone seems to like Electra....I'm going with A Flying V. I love to see the geese fly in a V and that's what I see...A Flying V!
Definitely Electra - the name means "amber", "shining", or "bright." That definitely matches the pretty golden yarn and beads!
Electra sounds like a winner to me, too!
Wendy (Wendeluu on Ravelry)
I'm thinking Electra - amber color, with beads that are shining and bright. It's beautiful!
Electra is the perfect name. What a beautiful design!
Electra of course! Stunning Romi!!
Definitely Electra.
I think it must be Taygeta, just 'cause I like it!
The shawl pin is lovely!
I'm guessing Taygete, because I think the yarn evokes a feeling of doe fur.
Every time I look at the photos I think butterscotch! :o)
I vote for Electra - because of the color of the shawl and the bright beads.
Well I had to open another window to bone-up on my mythology! There were at least 3 that are listed at lost sisters, but I don't know how that has bearing on your lovely shawl patterns. I think others are right - she's going to become Electra.
I know I am late here... but I always thought this one would be Electra. It is simply electric how it shines... all golden. ^_^
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